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The Harare City Council has issued a stern warning to residents, businesses and property owners over the growing trend of illegal tree cutting on council land describing it as a serious threat to the city’s environment.
Acting Town Clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo said authorities have observed a surge in the indiscriminate felling of trees across several suburbs often to clear space for parking, construction projects or for firewood and timber sales.
“In many cases, trees are being cut down to create parking spaces in front of properties, for commercial timber, firewood or to pave way for developments all without prior authority from Council,” Moyo said.
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